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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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